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US military base targeted with rocket attack in Syria, CENTCOM says

Posted on Monday, September 19, 2022

Extremist forces targeted a U.S.-controlled base in Syria with three rocket attacks Sunday, but the ordnance failed to strike U.S. forces or equipment.

Iran Drones Reach Ukrainian Battlefield

Posted on Monday, September 19, 2022

Ukraine’s military says Russia has inflicted severe damage with frighteningly effective Iranian-made attack drones.

Biden: ‘US To Defend Taiwan If China Attacks’

Posted on Monday, September 19, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden says that American forces will defend Taiwan if China attacks the island.

Japan sees ‘unprecedented’ typhoon slam onto shore, causing power outages and massive evacuations

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

Typhoon Nanmadol slammed onto the shore of southern Japan on Sunday and caused massive infrastructure disruptions, including power outages and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

First responders in Taiwan are searching through rubble for survivors after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island Sunday, triggering fears of a tsunami in Japan.

King Charles III appears at ease as defender of all faiths in UK

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.

European Parliament: ‘Hungary No Democracy’

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

The European Parliament has declared that Hungary is no longer a fully functioning democracy and has turned into an “electoral autocracy” led by a “hybrid regime.”

US Concerned About Deadly Clashes Between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

Besides Pope Francis, the United States is among those raising the alarm about clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed as many as 200 people. On Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out at…

Controversial Leaders Invited To Queen’s Funeral

Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2022

Controversial world leaders were among those invited to participate in Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II despite concerns about their human rights record.

China-Russia Leaders Meet Amid Battlefield Losses In Ukraine

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022

A day after allegations that he survived an assassination attempt, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Chinese counterpart to shore up support for his increasingly challenging invasion of Ukraine.

Many Mourning Queen Who Wanted To Meet ‘King of Kings’

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022

Mourners stood Thursday in a rapidly expanding queue of some 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the River Thames in London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at age 96.

Hungary: Abortion Seekers Must Hear Unborn

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022

Hungary’s government has issued a decree forcing women seeking an abortion to “listen to the fetal heartbeat” before accessing the procedure.

Ukraine To Exhume Mass Graves In Recaptured Territory

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022

krainian authorities are starting to exhume mass graves found in a recaptured territory from Russia. Kyiv says hundreds of tombs were discovered outside Izyum, in the Kharkiv region, days after it was re-taken from Russia's military.

Iranian army holds exercise with 150 UAVs, including missile drones

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army conducted its first-ever multibranch UAV exercise on Aug. 24, according to a report on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN).

50 million people worldwide subjected to modern slavery worldwide, UN says

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022

A new United Nations study shows that fifty million people worldwide, including children, are being subjected to modern forms of slavery, the Associated Press reports. The report said almost every country in the world has modern-day slavery systems,…

Iran to join Russia, China-led group in bid to dodge Western sanctions: report

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022

Iran will look to join an Asian security group headed up by Russia and China in a move that further solidifies ties between the countries and aims to limit Western influence in the region.

China Expands Its Secret Police Stations Around the World

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022

China has opened up its latest secret "overseas police service centers" in Chinese restaurants and shops throughout the United Kingdom, the Telegraph reported Wednesday.

Russia Strikes Ukraine Dam As Losses Mount

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Faced with unprecedented losses in a proverbial David-versus-Goliath battle, mighty Russia took revenge and attacked a dam in the Ukrainian industrial city of Kryvyi Rih, sending water gushing downstream, witnesses said.

Sweden Prime Minister Resigns After Elections

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Sweden’s first female Prime Minister, Magdalena Andersson, announced her resignation Wednesday after a right-wing and far-right bloc defeated her Social Democrats in parliamentary elections.

U.S. considers China sanctions to deter Taiwan action, Taiwan presses EU

Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the…

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

Today’s Top World Christian News

• Damaged Russian Gas Tanker Drifts In Mediterranean As Hungary-Ukraine Energy Tensions Rise
• Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Across Gulf As Oil Prices Surge
• Wave of Antisemitic Attacks Targets Synagogues Across U.S., Canada, and Europe
• Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears
• IEA Announces Record Oil Release as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Markets
• U.S. Strikes Over 5,500 Targets in Iran as Operation Epic Fury Expands

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